(a) The system of collection and disposal of refuse by the City of Chardon from occupied residential properties required by this Chapter is hereby declared to be of public interest, purpose and concern. Pursuant to the City of Chardon's home rule powers under Article XVIII, Section 3 of the Ohio Constitution and the Charter, the City of Chardon is establishing the following laws for the betterment of the City, its aesthetics, roads, and ability to have trash collected on a more economical and timely basis.
(b) Mandatory Subscriptions. All Residential property owners in the City of Chardon shall subscribe to the refuse collection service of the Refuse Contractor and become a subscriber. All property owners except those specifically identified below as "Exceptions" shall become mandatory subscribers unless a Certification of Exception is obtained from the City Manager.
(c) Mandatory Payment. All occupied Residential Units shall pay the Refuse Contractor and Recycling Contractor for the refuse and recycling service.
(d) Exceptions. All Multi-Family residential units and Apartments, commercial, industrial, governmental and institutional establishments shall be exempt from mandatory subscription. Commercial, industrial, governmental and industrial establishments may enter into private contracts with the Refuse Contractor for refuse collection but shall not be a Subscriber under the terms of the Refuse Collection Contract with the City of Chardon.
(Ord. 3055. Passed 2-14-19.)